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A new 'Corpse Paint' makeup palette is facing novel criticism: goth cultural appropriation
E.l.f. Cosmetics' new "Corpse Paint" palette has some goths on social media suggesting the brand ap…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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Ariana Grande says Nickelodeon told child stars innuendos were 'cool' as she breaks silence on 'Quiet on Set'
Ariana Grande told a podcast she is "reprocessing" her experiences on Nickelodeon's "Victorious," i…
Eammon Jacobs
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus says complaining about political correctness is a 'red flag' after costar Jerry Seinfeld's comments
Julia Louis-Dreyfus shared her stance on political correctness in comedy after her "Seinfeld" costa…
Olivia Singh
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Lizzo says that 'cancel culture is appropriation' and is now 'trendy'
"There was real outrage from truly marginalized people and now it's become trendy, misused and misd…
Barnaby Lane
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Gwen Stefani's history of cultural appropriation doesn't end with Japan
Gwen Stefani has faced accusations of appropriating Japanese culture throughout her career.Frazer H…
Yoonji Han
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Gwen Stefani is only the latest glaring example of cultural appropriation in pop music
Stefani has been accused of appropriating Japanese aesthetics, but she's just one of many pop stars…
Callie Ahlgrim,Yoonji Han
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Everything you need to know about the Met Gala: What it is, who can go, how celebrities get invited, and more
The Met Gala is a fundraiser for NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Here's every…
Olivia Singh,Michelle Mark,Amanda Krause
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All the surprise guest appearances at Coachella 2024, from Billie Eilish to Will Smith
Billie Eilish, Will Smith, and Paris Hilton were just some of the stars who surprised audiences on …
Eammon Jacobs
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Sabrina Carpenter may have dropped this year's summer bop with 'Espresso.' Here's how valuable a summer hit can be.
Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" has "song of the summer" written all over it. A summer hit can trans…
Katie Balevic,Lauren Edmonds
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I was a teen magazine editor during the golden age of Nickelodeon sitcoms. Watching 'Quiet on Set' made me feel guilty.
As an ex-teen magazine editor who spoke to Drake Bell and other tween Nickelodeon stars, watching t…
Rachel Chang
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Awkwafina addresses 'blaccent' accusations on social media following backlash over NAACP nomination
"But I must emphasize: To mock, belittle, or to be unkind in any way possible at the expense of oth…
Lauren Edmonds
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MØ says the music video for Major Lazer's 'Lean On' was 'cultural appropriation, for sure'
"I'm not perfect and it's a learning process, but I mean, it was problematic," the singer, who was …
Callie Ahlgrim
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Kim Kardashian defends herself against past blackfishing accusations, saying she mostly wears braids when North wants to match hairstyles
Speaking with Jeremy O. Harris for i-D, Kim Kardashian West said that she "would never do anything …
Palmer Haasch
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Jesy Nelson responds to Blackfishing accusations after releasing debut single 'Boyz'
Jesy Nelson noted in her Vulture interview that she enjoyed "Black culture" and "Black music"
Lauren Edmonds
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Adele addressed cultural appropriation accusations after attending Notting Hill Carnival in bantu knots
Adele faced criticism in 2020 after wearing a Jamaica flag-themed bikini top and bantu knots hairst…
Lauren Edmonds
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South Asian creators explain why a trend among white TikTokers to give themselves 'henna freckles' is so offensive
South Asian TikTokers have been calling out "henna freckles," a TikTok beauty trend involving mehnd…
Charissa Cheong
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The real 'Mob Wives' aren't offended that you want to dress like them
The "mob wife" trend is filling TikTok with fur coats, black clothes, and red lips. The creator of …
Anneta Konstantinides
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Summer Walker is being accused of cultural appropriation for wearing traditional Hmong jewelry at the 2022 BET Awards
Jewelry brand Laurel Street apologized for not "educating on the history of the Hmong people" and s…
Armani Syed
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A white influencer said they want penis reduction surgery to be '100% Korean,' sparking criticism from celebrities, experts, and academics
Oli London maintains that claiming to be "transracial" isn't racist, but members of the East Asian …
Charissa Cheong
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Awkwafina's statement on her blaccent and cultural appropriation allegations fell short of a real apology, critics say
Awkwafina has been accused of appropriation throughout her career. The actress released a statement…